Lesley Cormack
@ubco-principal.bsky.social
Principal & Deputy Vice-Chancellor, UBC’s Okanagan campus. Past dean of arts. Historian of early modern science. #UBC #UBCO
Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. We reflect on the harm residential schools caused First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children, and its impact today. See campus banners with art by Syilx artist Billie Kruger: "every child matters" and "we are still here."
Delighted to attend UBC's 2026 Wall Legacy Awards presentation & celebrate this year’s outstanding recipients. Especially proud to see two grad students + two faculty teams representing UBC Okanagan recognized among this year’s honourees: walllegacyawards.ubc.ca/awardees-2026 Congratulations to all!
As sundown approaches, I wish everyone marking Rosh Hashanah a wonderful celebration and a new year filled with peace, good health, and happiness.
Congratulations to UBC Okanagan's Dr. Adam Ford (@adamtford.bsky.social) on his election to the Royal Society of Canada! Well deserved recognition for Dr. Ford's outstanding scholarship and work at the forefront of wildlife restoration ecology and conservation. research.ok.ubc.ca/2026/09/09/u...
UBC Okanagan researcher honoured with prestigious national appointment
UBC Okanagan researcher Dr. Adam Ford has joined some prestigious company after being elected as a member of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Dr. Ford, a ...
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Delighted to meet new students and their families at move-in day today! It’s always wonderful to see the energy, excitement & potential as we begin a new academic year at @ubcokanagan.bsky.social. Looking forward to tomorrow’s Jump Start Kick Off and welcoming our newest students to UBCO! 🎉
Great to welcome our local MP, the Hon. Stephen Fuhr, back to UBC Okanagan! Proud to showcase the outstanding work of our students & faculty in battery innovation + infrastructure resilience. Thank you for your continued support of UBCO and federal investments in research & innovation.
UBCO Heat men's golf wins first national title Led by Kelowna product and KSS grad Oakley Mayner, the Heat shot 19-under over 3 rounds and won the tournament by 10. Read more: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
UBCO Heat men's golf wins first national title
The UBCO Heat men's golf team dominated the field at the 2026 Canadian University/College Championship, presented by BDO at Golf La Tempête.
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UBCO Heat women’s golf wins 3rd consecutive silver medal at nationals The women's 2nd place finish and the men's 1st place finish make UBC Okanagan one of the top golf schools in the nation. Read more: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
UBCO Heat women’s golf wins 3rd consecutive silver medal at nationals
The UBCO Heat women's golf team continued their success on the national stage as they won their third consecutive silver medal at the Canadian Uni.
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We love seeing local leaders champion community over competition! 🤝 WeBC CEO Shauna Harper shares her journey from entrepreneur to empowering women across BC to access capital. Her perspective on mentors who become true champions is a must-read. Check it out: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
Rise Awards Finalist Spotlight: Shauna Harper
From building her own businesses to championing entrepreneurs across British Columbia, WeBC CEO Shauna Harper shares her insights on leadership, mento.
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Thank you to Ministers @nikisharma.bsky.social, @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social, @spencerch.bsky.social & @rickglumacbc.bsky.social + PS Rotchford, for visiting UBCO to learn about the wildfire research & programs underway to help develop practical solutions and build wildfire resilience across BC.
Delighted to welcome post-secondary Minister @jessieksunner.bsky.social to UBC Okanagan today and introduce her to faculty, students & staff part of our successful new Master of Biotechnology program + School of Nursing. Grateful for the visit and the strong support from the Province of BC!
UBCO nursing graduand finds his calling in the care that twice carried him through cancer Kelowna's Aiden Borne will cross the stage this week as UBC Okanagan celebrates the Class of 2026 during convocation ceremonies. Full story: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
UBCO nursing graduand finds his calling in the care that twice carried him through cancer
When Aiden Borne crosses the stage at UBC Okanagan’s spring convocation this week, he’ll be doing more than collecting his nursing degree.
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UBC Okanagan graduates carry an Interior Salish language forward UBCO confers first St'át'imc fluency degrees during convocation ceremonies on Kelowna campus. Full story: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
UBC Okanagan graduates carry an Interior Salish language forward
UBC Okanagan has conferred its first Bachelor of St’át’imc Language Fluency degrees, marking a milestone in the university’s.
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Ground broken on new three-court recreation facility at UBC Okanagan #Kelowna
Ground broken on new three-court recreation facility at UBC Okanagan - Kelowna News
Ground broken on new three-court recreation facility at UBCO as campus
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Delighted to join @mayortomdyas and UBCO students to announce a partnership with the @suo_ubc and @cityofkelowna for a new on-campus recreation facility! Thanks to our community of donors and everyone who made this day possible.
Undergraduate students help turn science fiction into reality. “We’re physically building patterns that represent data.” news.ok.ubc.ca/2026/03/30/u... #CdnPSE
Undergraduate students help turn science fiction into reality - UBC's Okanagan News
Learn how Stephanie, Sam and Hasan are turning life’s molecular building blocks into microscopic data storage
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Great to welcome @chiefscican.bsky.social to UBCO, showcasing how our researchers are tackling wildfire risk with AI, sensors, cameras & prescribed fire; advancing critical minerals for a secure supply chain; and building next-gen batteries for a clean energy future. Thanks Dr. Nemer for visiting!
Congratulations to the 2025/26 UBC Okanagan Teaching Award recipients! - Killam Teaching Prize: Sheila Epp & Julien Picault - Provost's Award for Teaching Excellence & Innovation: Abdallah Mohamed, Mayu Takasaki & Ying Zhu Read more: provost.ok.ubc.ca/2026/04/13/1...
Thrilled to open North America's largest air-source heat pump district energy system! Built in Kelowna by UBC Okanagan Engineering alumnus James Seabrook & the entire Vitalis team — displacing 430,000 m³ of natural gas/year. Okanagan talent, powering our future. #UBC #CleanTech
Thank you for making Giving Day a success at UBC Okanagan! Seeing students, faculty, staff, alumni and community come together for meaningful causes was truly energizing. Your generosity makes a real difference. Keep the momentum going at givingday.ubc.ca #UBCGivingDay
Today is UBC Giving Day! Join us outside in the Courtyard from 11am-2pm to celebrate philanthropy, connect with our community and learn how donors support students and programs at UBC Okanagan. Make a gift to what matters to you most at givingday.ubc.ca #UBCGivingDay
Huge congratulations, Alaa! And thank you, @loranscholar.ca! Alaa, we can't wait to welcome you at @ubcokanagan.bsky.social this fall!
KelownaNow@kelownanow.com · 7mo ago‘Proud to say I am a Rutland boy’: Kelowna student wins $100K scholarship After moving to Canada in middle school, Alaa Alaiwah dedicated himself to helping others while navigating the challenges of a new language and culture. Full story ⤵️ www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
Grateful for this timely and important investment in research at UBC Okanagan. My congratulations to everyone involved!
UBCO to be at the forefront of battery innovation, Indigenous language revitalization - UBC's Okanagan News
CFI invests $4.15 million in infrastructure funding for two key UBCO-led research projects
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Great to be in Ottawa with @ubcprez.bsky.social and colleagues from across UBC, highlighting UBC’s leadership in marine and aerospace innovation and advanced manufacturing. Proud to represent UBC Okanagan and discuss how universities, government and industry can advance innovation in Canada.
Proud of our UBCO engineering team for an incredible showing at the Great Northern Toboggan Competition! You've made our community proud. Congratulations, team🎉 UBCO engineering team from Kelowna wins the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Competition www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
UBCO engineering team from Kelowna wins the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Competition
UBCO engineering team travelled to London Ontario to compete against 17 other Canadian Universities in the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Competition.
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For university community members impacted by this event and who are seeking support, please visit this site for a list of supports and resources: www.ubc.ca/community-su... In acknowledgment of this tragedy, the University of British Columbia will be lowering its flags to half-mast.
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Supporting our campus communities
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